Changes in the ankle-brachial blood pressure index among hemodialysis patients

Abstract

Background: The ankle-brachial blood pressure index (ABI) is an independent predictor of mortality in hemodialysis patients. In the present study, we investigated the factors that predict changes in the ABI in hemodialysis patients. Conclusions:We confirmed that not only the value of the ABI itself but also the change in the ABI was a risk factor for mortality among hemodialysis patients. The change in the ABI was negatively correlated with age and was positively correlated with the serum creatinine level. Careful observation of the ABI is needed for old patients and patients with a low serum creatinine level.

Range of motion of the ankle joint in male Japanese patients undergoing hemodialysis: influence of diabetes and hemodialysis

“…In patients with kidney disease undergoing HD, arteriosclerosis progresses because of various factors such as secondary hyperparathyroidism; furthermore, the incidence of peripheral artery disease8 ) , risk of foot ulcers9 ) , and rate of lower limb amputation10 ) are high. Changes in the ankle brachial pressure index11 ) and severe lower limb ischemia are associated with high mortality rate12 ) . Thus, it is necessary to prevent foot ulcers in patients with kidney disease undergoing HD who are at risk of developing peripheral artery disease.…”